Although MP3.com has entered into settlement agreements with the five major record labels, they have chosen to ignore their infringing actions with respect to independent record labels. |
It's a great way for the RIAA to act like they're doing something progressive without really doing anything. The recording industry wants to control all channels of distribution ? that's the issue for them, and nothing's really changed. |
The idea is that instead of going to an online retail site ... and buying a physical CD and having it shipped to you, you actually can buy the song and download the song to your computer hard drive. |
This is a big sign-off on downloadable music. It brings some valid and legitimate content to MP3. |